GPO policy for video screen saver

Question

How to configure Video as a screen saver using AD GPO.

Regards,

Satyanarayana P.

Answer 1

Hello,

To configure a video as a screen saver using Active Directory Group Policy (GPO), follow these steps:

Prepare the Video File:

Convert your video to a screensaver file format (.scr). You can use tools like IrfanView or other video-to-screensaver converters.

Create a Shared Network Folder:

Place the .scr file in a shared network folder that is accessible to all users.

Create a New GPO:

Open the Group Policy Management Console (GPMC) on your domain controller.

Right-click on the Organizational Unit (OU) where you want to apply the policy and select “Create a GPO in this domain and Link it here.”

Name the GPO (eg, “Video Screen Saver Policy”).

Edit the GPO:

Right-click the newly created GPO and select “Edit.”

Navigate to User Configuration -> Policies -> Administrative Templates -> Control Panel -> Personalization.

Configure Screen Saver Settings:

Enable the policy “Force specific screen saver” and specify the path to the .scr file (eg, \YourServer\SharedFolder\YourVideo.scr)

Enable the policy “Password protect the screen saver” if required.

Enable the policy “Screen saver timeout” and set the desired timeout period (in seconds).

Deploy the GPO:

Link the GPO to the appropriate OU containing the user accounts.

Run on the client machines to apply the new policy.

“gpupdate /force”

Verify the Configuration:

Log in to a client machine, wait for the specified timeout period, and check if the video screen saver is working correctly.

This setup ensures that all users within the specified OU will have the video screen saver applied automatically. If you encounter any issues, make sure the shared folder permissions are correctly set and that the .scr file is accessible from all client machines.

Please note: Always test in a controlled environment before rolling out to all users.

Best Regards,

Yanhong Liu

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Answer 2

Hy dear, To configure a video as a screen saver using Active Directory Group Policy Object (GPO), follow these steps:

1. Create a new GPO: Open the Group Policy Management Console, right-click your domain, and select "Create a GPO in this domain, and Link it here".
2. Name the GPO: Give the GPO a descriptive name, like "Video Screen Saver".
3. Edit the GPO: Right-click the newly created GPO and select "Edit".
4. Navigate to User Configuration: In the Group Policy Management Editor, navigate to "User Configuration" > "Policies" > "Administrative Templates" > "Control Panel" > "Personalization".
5. Enable the screen saver: Double-click "Enable screen saver" and set it to "Enabled".
6. Specify the video file: Double-click "Screen saver executable name" and enter the path to the video file (e.g., C:\Path\To\Video.mp4).
7. Set the screen saver timeout: Double-click "Screen saver timeout" and set the desired timeout value.
8. Apply the GPO: Close the Group Policy Management Editor and link the GPO to the desired Organizational Unit (OU).
9. Update Group Policy: Run gpupdate /force on the client machines or wait for the next Group Policy refresh.

This will configure the video as a screen saver for all users within the scope of the GPO. Ensure the video file is accessible and compatible with the client machines.